Events

Synonyms for throbbing

One audited sense, one true synonym, and three words that come close enough to cost you the rung.

Tier 3, Ridgeline · 1 sense · noun

The sensenounTier 3, RidgelineEvents

an instance of rapid strong pulsation (of the heart)

He felt a throbbing in his head.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

pounding

Same sentence, swapped: He felt a pounding in his head.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for throbbing as it is used in the sentence above.

unrest
shiver
shudder

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Closest first: other events words at Ridgeline, then the same tier across the rest of the library.

initiationnouninstallationa formal entry into an organization or position or officeRidgelineHas a reason line interruptionnounbreaksome abrupt occurrence that interrupts an ongoing activityRidgeline invasionnounintrusionany entry into an area not previously occupiedRidgeline jinglenounjanglea metallic soundRidgelineHas a reason line joltnounshocka sudden jarring impactRidgelineHas a reason line knocknounbanga vigorous blowFoothillsHas a reason line meddleverbtamperintrude in other people's affairs or businessRidgeline meekadjectivemodesthumble in spirit or mannerRidgeline2 sensesHas a reason line

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